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S.T.E.P. by S.T.E.P., Inc. Announces Warming Center Opening November 1st

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As the temperatures begin to drop and the North Country braces for another long winter, S.T.E.P. by S.T.E.P., Inc. is proud to announce the seasonal reopening of our Warming Center, beginning November 1, 2025, and operating daily through March 31, 2026.


Our Warming Center offers a safe, welcoming space for anyone in need of overnight shelter — no referral necessary. Whether you're seeking warmth, support, or simply a place to rest your head, our doors will be open from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM every night throughout the winter months.


Why This Matters

As the only Code Blue emergency shelter in St. Lawrence County, S.T.E.P. by S.T.E.P., Inc. is committed to being a reliable, inclusive, and compassionate resource for our community when it’s needed most. No one should have to face the cold alone — and at STEP, they don’t have to.


What You Can Expect at Our Warming Center:

  • Open nightly from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, November 1st to March 31st

  • No referral required — all are welcome

  • Coffee, snacks, and light meals provided

  • Access to showers and laundry facilities

  • Limited transportation available Monday through Friday to Seaway Valley and DSS

  • Health Home Care Coordinators on-site to assist with case management enrollment

  • Families or women with children are encouraged to call ahead so we can best accommodate your stay


About STEP by STEP, Inc.

Founded in 1997 as a one-room Drop-In-Center, S.T.E.P. by S.T.E.P., Inc. began with a mission to support individuals living with mental illness as they transitioned back into the larger community. Today, our peer-run nonprofit continues to honor that grassroots mission while expanding our services to improve the mental, physical, and emotional well-being of all members of our community.


Through person-centered relationships, advocacy, education, recovery programs, and affordable housing, we strive to empower people at every step of their journey.

As winter approaches, we are reminded that community care saves lives. Our Warming Center is just one way we show up — together — for those who need it most.


For more information or to make arrangements for families or individuals, please contact us directly.


S.T.E.P. by S.T.E.P., Inc. 315-394-0597


Let’s face the cold season as a community — with warmth, dignity, and care.

 
 
 
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